Electric fireplace in the apartment, what is its advantage?
As you know, when installing a conventional stove you need a chimney. In the case of an electric fireplace, there is no such need. It can be put in almost any building and this is its main advantage. Heating is carried out in the same way as when using an infrared electric heater. Air is a translucent medium. That is why the room heats up quickly enough, this is his second advantage.
Plus, it's also a safe appliance, unlike a standard stove. After all, it is known that a conventional stove with an open firebox should be constantly monitored. You can not leave it for more than two hours, since the fire can get on other interior items, and there will be a fire. The electric fireplace simply plugs into the outlet. When the room has warmed up, it can be turned off or put on the minimum mode( in order to admire the flame).
Also the fireplace in the apartment can be used for decorative purposes. To date, produce a huge number of wall, corner, floor, universal devices. Their lining can be made of both metal and brick, stone and other materials. The color of the finish is also different. Fireplaces are very popular today. They have a unique style. Yes, and there is a white electric fireplace as much as the stoves of the rest of the colors.
How to choose an electric fireplace?
If you clearly decided for yourself that you need an electronic fireplace( stove), then you probably have thought about it - but how to choose it correctly? In order to properly select this device, you need to know: the necessary heating power( by 0.5, 0.75, 1 or 2 kW), the type of stove( wall, floor, universal, etc.), the type of lining materialwood, plastic, metal, ceramics), the possibility of heating adjustment .
These are the main indicators, but it is important to choose the type of heating element( closed or open), the shape of the reflecting device( cylindrical, spherical, drop-shaped, parabolic), and also by the presence of any additional features( aromatization, light, control panel, andalso a temperature sensor).
Special attention should be paid to efficiency( efficiency).Depending on the design in different instruments, it may differ. But, in general, the efficiency should approach 100%.
Installation and operation of
The installation of this device depends directly on its type( wall, corner, floor, built-in, universal).In the event that this built-in oven, then in advance think about how to pull it out when servicing. The rest( fireplaces electric wall, coal, floor, etc.) are installed quite simply. But with any of them it is important to follow a number of recommendations. First, you can not put them next to the water( aquarium, bathroom).
Secondly, it should be located only on a solid foundation. Third, do not put anything inside the device - this will lead to a fire. Fourthly, it is forbidden to hide wires under carpets and other items. If the insulation of the wire is broken, there is a risk of getting under tension. Fifth, the interior should be at a distance of 1.5 meters. Sixth, during the cleaning the furnace is switched off. Seventh, you can not polish it in any way.
And last but not least, it's possible to use electric fireplaces only in living quarters. When closing the opening for warm air there is a risk of fire. Be careful!
